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Russian oil firm says it will keep its Venezuela assets after US military operation
Huileng Tan, Business Insider
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not commented publicly on the US operation in Venezuela but Moscow and Caracas maintain a strategic partnership.
Jan 14, 2026, 6:56 AM
Offshore wind developer prevails in U.S. court as Trump calls wind farms 'losers'
The Associated Press, NPR
A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Trump seeks to shut it down.
Jan 13, 2026, 12:12 AM
Trump 'inclined' to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after CEO response at White House meeting
SEUNG MIN KIM AND JULIA NIKHINSON, Yahoo Entertainment
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment...
Jan 12, 2026, 12:45 AM
US to push for quicker action in reducing reliance on China for rare earths
Internazionale, Internazionale.it
By Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will urge Group of Seven nations and others to step up their efforts to reduce relian… Leggi
Jan 11, 2026, 10:08 AM
Exxon CEO calls Venezuela 'uninvestable' during meeting with Trump
Nathan Rennolds, Business Insider
President Donald Trump is pushing for major US oil companies to pump at least $100 billion into Venezuela.
Jan 10, 2026, 5:35 PM
WATCH: Walt Disney World's Marathon Weekend
ABC News
ABC News’ Will Ganss joins us from Orlando with a look at the races and other events Disney fans are enjoying.
Jan 10, 2026, 2:24 PM
BBC Inside Science
BBC News
What rare earths have been found in Greenland, and why do we want them?
Jan 8, 2026, 5:00 PM
WATCH: Dancing robot gets too funky at CES
ABC News
A dancing robot needed some human guidance after getting caught up in a barrier.
Jan 8, 2026, 2:08 PM
WATCH: Dogs enjoying the game of tetherball
ABC News
Two dogs are charming the internet with their backyard game.
Jan 8, 2026, 1:10 PM
What new legal challenges mean for the future of US offshore wind
Casey Crownhart, MIT Technology Review
For offshore wind power in the US, the new year is bringing new legal battles. On December 22, the Trump administration announced it would pause the leases of five wind farms currently under construction off the US East Coast. Developers were ordered to stop …
Jan 8, 2026, 11:00 AM
Trump says US oversight of Venezuela could last years
Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment
Jan 8 (Reuters) - The United States could oversee Venezuela and control its oil revenue for years, President Donald Trump said in an interview published on...
Jan 8, 2026, 10:59 AM
Here’s why Trump wants Venezuela’s oil
Al Jazeera English
The US is the world’s largest oil producer, so why does it need Venezuela’s low-grade crude?
Jan 8, 2026, 6:57 AM
US seizes two 'shadow fleet' tankers linked to Venezuelan oil
BBC News
The ships were boarded by US forces in predawn operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea.
Jan 7, 2026, 7:54 PM
WATCH: US seizes 2nd ship linked to Venezuela, Secretary Kristi Noem says
ABC News
The U.S. seized the Russian-flagged Marinera oil tanker, which has been linked to Venezuela and was transiting the North Atlantic, sources said. It also seized another tanker, according to Noem.
Jan 7, 2026, 4:17 PM
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela at market price
The Associated Press, NPR
Trump pledged to use proceeds from the sale of this oil "to benefit the people" of both countries.
Jan 7, 2026, 7:07 AM
Fact-checking Trump on promised US oil company investment in Venezuela
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Trump touts large US oil investments in Venezuela’s industry, but firms remain cautious amid low prices and instability.
Jan 7, 2026, 3:18 AM
Trump administration has not consulted US oil majors about Venezuela, oil execs say
Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment
WASHINGTON/HOUSTON, Jan 5 (Reuters) - The Trump administration did not consult with oil companies Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips, or Chevron Corp about...
Jan 5, 2026, 5:13 PM
America’s century-long interest in Venezuelan oil
Caitlin Dewey, Vox
This must be about the oil, right? It’s a presumption that got lots of airtime this weekend, following the dramatic seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by US forces. The pair now face drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges in New…
Jan 5, 2026, 2:09 AM
Venezuela’s oil, not alleged drug trafficking, caught Trump’s eye
Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English
Donald Trump now says he wants American companies to take over Venezuelan fields in order to extract and sell resources.
Jan 4, 2026, 7:49 PM
Rubio predicts 'dramatic interest' in Venezuela from Western oil companies
Nicholas Kerr, ABC News
Rubio says Trump administration is "pretty certain" Western oil companies will return to Venezuela but wouldn't say if US troops would be used to secure its oil fields.
Jan 4, 2026, 6:01 PM
Trump hinted at US troops guarding Venezuela's oil. Putting boots on the ground comes with high risks.
Sam Fellman, Business Insider
The US military has experience guarding oil infrastructure, but deploying troops to Venezuela comes with high risks in a dangerous environment.
Jan 4, 2026, 11:28 AM
Trump says US will take Venezuela’s oil
Al Jazeera English
Trump says the US will ‘take back’ Venezuela’s oil, arguing it should be used to reimburse Washington for past spending.
Jan 4, 2026, 6:20 AM
CHKTesla loses place as world’s top electric vehicle seller to China’s BYD
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Decline in sales comes amid outrage of Elon Musk's political forays, end in US electric vehicle tax breaks.
Jan 2, 2026, 11:16 PM
Tesla Has Lost the Title of World's Biggest EV Maker
Jim Vorel, Jezebel
The Chinese company that Elon Musk once mocked for their electric car designs is now the world's biggest EV manufacturer, passing Tesla.
Jan 2, 2026, 1:57 PM